Great Britain Flashback 2008 - Hamilton conquers soaked Silverstone
Indexed from Formula1.com 8 months 4 weeks ago. (189 Views)Lewis Hamilton's debut British Grand Prix in 2007 didn't go quite to plan. Although he clinched a podium with third place, Hamilton wanted a win at his home race, and when he returned in 2008 victory was top of his agenda. Trailing Ferrari's Felipe Massa by 10 points in the title standings, the Silverstone result could also prove crucial to his championship hopes.
After lapping the Northamptonshire track over eight-tenths quicker than his 2007 pole time during testing the week before, Hamilton had real reason to feel confident. Ferrari, however, had been very strong at the test too, while BMW Sauber were keen to bounce back after a disappointing showing in the previous French round. Honda and Force India, meanwhile, hoped that extensive car modifications would boost their chance of points. (Full Story)
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